Church Music

Definition Essays on Concepts, Practices, and Movements of Thought in Church Music Edited by Carl F. Schalk This revised and enlarged collection of 99 essays by 42 contributors is a valuable resource for church musicians, pastors, teachers, and students. Each entry provides: the term or topic, the…

…Organist—Service Music Edition is an extensive collection of nearly 200 organ prelude, offertory, and postlude recordings for worship. Based on hymns in Lutheran Service Book, the recordings in this set are designed to provide churches with a wide range of organ music that could be played…

Presents a comprehensive overview of the role of church music in the liturgical life of the church. Everything from a historical review to an appraisal of today's music.

…Blest the House* Onward, Christian Soldiers* Rock of Ages, Cleft for Me* Songs of Thankfulness and Praise* Stand Up, Stand Up for Jesus* Stricken, Smitten, and Afflicted* The Church’s One Foundation* The Son of God Goes Forth to War* What a Friend We Have in Jesus* When I Survey the Wondrous Cross

…consists of nine short essays intended for pastors, church musicians, worship committees, and all who are interested in better understanding and putting into practice in congregational life the rich tradition of Lutheran worship and church music. These essays do not attempt to answer every possible…

…Lutheran churches to do about the increasing pervasive secular influence in our society on the church? In this brief volume, Lutheran church musician Carl Schalk suggests that a part of the answer to that question can be found in going back to our roots, in remembering the power of worship and music…

…about church music is the premise that music itself is never neutral, that music always carries meaning—an idea that has been denied in certain quarters of the church for at least the past three decades. Prompted by the ongoing debates on worship and music and by the attitude that Lutheran church…

The sermon prepared and preached by Rev. Martin Geier based on Psalm 119:54, is a detailed working out of the implications of Luther's attitude toward music, set within the context of the late 17th century in which Schütz worked. Also contains a primary

…a truly popular vehicle of the people—the chorale—with art music of the highest excellence. The result of their efforts was some of the greatest church music the world has even known. This examination of the music of early Lutheranism together with the theological ideas which motivated…

…a truly popular vehicle of the people—the chorale—with art music of the highest excellence. The result of their efforts was some of the greatest church music the world has even known. This examination of the music of early Lutheranism together with the theological ideas which motivated…

Edited and arranged by Charles Callahan from various movements taken from sonatas, trios, arias, concertos, and orchestral music. Suitable for preludes, voluntaries, and postludes for weddings and other festival services throughout the church year.

Hymn prelude settings for organ and 2 instruments, either C or B-flat. The instrumental parts are reproducible.

Violoncello A Little Advent Music by Hugo Distler and edited by Larry Palmer, neither is it small in concept nor in message. Based on the Advent chorale "Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland," the cantus firmus is heard in an unornamented version played by the oboe. A most interesting texture is achieved by…

Violoncello A Little Advent Music by Hugo Distler and edited by Larry Palmer, neither is it small in concept nor in message. Based on the Advent chorale "Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland," the cantus firmus is heard in an unornamented version played by the oboe. A most interesting texture is achieved by…

A Little Advent Music by Hugo Distler and edited by Larry Palmer, neither is it small in concept nor in message. Based on the Advent chorale Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, the cantus is heard in an unornamented version played by the oboe. A most interesting texture is achieved by the use of three…

A Little Advent Music by Hugo Distler and edited by Larry Palmer, neither is it small in concept nor in message. Based on the Advent chorale Nun komm, der Heiden Heiland, the cantus is heard in an unornamented version played by the oboe. A most interesting texture is achieved by the use of three…

A Little Advent Music by Hugo Distler and edited by Larry Palmer, neither is it small in concept nor in message. Based on the Advent chorale NUN KOMM, DER HEIDEN HEILAND, the cantus is heard in an unornamented version played by the oboe. A most interesting texture is achieved by the use of three…

A Little Advent Music by Hugo Distler and edited by Larry Palmer, neither is it small in concept nor in message. Based on the Advent chorale NUN KOMM, DER HEIDEN HEILAND, the cantus is heard in an unornamented version played by the oboe. A most interesting texture is achieved by the use of three…

…general essays on the tradition of the Church’s song; six deal specifically with the Lutheran tradition of worship and church music; three essays discuss different aspects of Lutheran hymnody; three essays are on the composer of church music in the Lutheran tradition; and several miscellaneous…

Contains 32 hymns, chorales, anthems, and motets for the entire church year. It includes music in a variety of styles by composers from the 16th to the 20th century. The main features of this collection make it ideal for the average choir. All selections may be sung a cappella or with light…

AURELIA is the theme for this beautifully uncomplicated, artful, Level II setting.

AURELIA is the theme for this beautifully uncomplicated, artful, Level II setting.

…over 100 words related to church and worship. This large, durable board book measures 10 x 10 and is great for home, the preschool classroom, the church nursery or church activity bags. Themed pages include: * Church * Clothes * Pews * Altar * Service * Special Times * Music * Worship * Holidays *…

Leaver has prepared a lively conversation regarding a theological understanding of music in the church. Given our culture's view of music as primarily entertainment, this essay makes an urgent call on our pastors, parish musicians, and laymen.